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If you’ve ever come off your mountain bike or BMX, then you’ll understand the importance of having the right protection. SixSixOne make a range of protective bike clothing and accessories including helmets, body armor, shin guards, knee guards and elbow guards as well as shoes, socks and apparel. Here we look at SixSixOne’s range of high impact and super strong knee guards.
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CytoSport Cytosport Pre Formance Drinks
June 29th, 2009
Like any other athlete, when cyclists are riding hard in the saddle all day long, it’s important to keep hydrated and to keep your carbohydrate levels up. If you’re out for a leisurely ride and a bit of relaxing sightseeing, then you can get away with a bottle of water, but if your riding involves pushing your body to its limits, then water alone will not be enough. You need to keep up your fluids by drinking a performance drink. And one of the best performance drinks out on the market today is the specialty range of CytoSport bike drinks.
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High Impact Superstrong SixSixOne Knee Guards
June 28th, 2009Why Shimano Bike Chains Are Among the Best?
June 27th, 2009
For anyone who is into cycling, the name Shimano will be very familiar to you. They have a great reputation for producing high quality bike components including gears, brakes and of course bike chains, including dirt bike chains and a range of stainless steel bicycle chains.
Shimano, a multinational component manufacturer from Japan, manufactures a wide range of cycling components, fishing tackle and snowboarding equipment.
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Deda Newton Handlebar
June 26th, 2009
If you’re serious about your road riding, then you’ll want the best components on your bike to keep the weight down and the ride smooth and efficient. When it comes to fitting the best handlebars to your road bike, you can’t go past Deda Newton handlebars.
Deda handlebars have a great reputation among cyclists and they have an extensive range to suit most riders’ needs. Deda Newton handlebars offer a good rigid handlebar while also weighing less than other comparable top handlebars.
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Bicycle Repair Stand: Help Me to Select the Best
June 25th, 2009
- If you’re planning on regular bike repairs, look for a mid-level bike stand
- A good repair stand starts with a good base
- Make sure the clamping mechanism holds the bike securely in all positions
Is Shimano Ultegra Crankset Most Reliable?
June 24th, 2009
Okay, so you need a new crankset for your 10-speed road racing bike. What type of crankset will you choose? Shimano, as one of the biggest bicycle component makers in the world will obviously be an obvious choice for many cyclist, and one of the most popular choices is the Shimano Ultra chainring crankset.
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Bike Mirrors: Help Me to Choose the Right Ones
June 23rd, 2009
- Mirrors can help you stay aware of your surroundings
- Mirrors can be mounted on glasses, helmets or handlebars
- Make sure whichever mirror you choose works with your equipment
Alloy Steel Sram Rear Derailleur X.7
June 22nd, 2009
The SRAM X rear derailleur range, including the SRAM X.7, has a great reputation for offering great value for money, but without compromising on quality. Here we take a look at this rear derailleur in more detail, including what it is compatible with and the steps involved for installing it.
The Alloy SRAM X.7 rear derailleur is constructed from 6061 aluminum and a steel cage. The X.7 features outside facing limit screws with intuitive adjustment and sealed pulleys that can be easily serviced. It also features Di.R.T: Direct Route Technology™, 1:1 Actuation Ratio™, and SRAM’s Superior Shift Quality.
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Best Kalloy Seatposts For Your Bike
June 21st, 2009
Looking for a new seatpost for your bike? You may not give it too much thought, but you should. The right seatpost can make a big difference to your ride experience. For example, you can get a suspension seatpost to iron out the bumps in your ride, or if you need something light yet strong, then you may want to find the best carbon seatpost. Kalloy carbon and suspension seatposts have a great reputation for being some of the best seatposts on the market.
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Nylon Fashion Endura Hummvee Shorts
June 20th, 2009
Are you after a cool looking pair of fashionable cycling pants that will also feel comfortable to wear when you’re riding hard in the saddle? Perhaps you should check out the range of Hummvee bicycling shorts from cycling fashion house Endura. The nylon Hummvee bike shorts have plenty of useful pockets, detachable leg warmers and a handy separate inner lining.
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